ISO 50001:2018

ISO 50001:2018 was published on 21 August 2018 outlining the requirements for a data-driven process focused on continual improvement in energy performance. Certified organisations have three years to migrate to the revised version.

The most important change is the introduction of the High-Level Structure, Annex SL, which ensures compatibility with other energy management system standards including ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, simplifying integration.

The new version of ISO 50001 requires organisations to look beyond their own energy requirements and consider what external requirements and risks exist. Risks and opportunities should be considered as part of the high-level strategic direction making to ensure energy management principles are integrated into the structure of the organisation.

ISO 50001:2018 brings in a stronger focus on continual improvement in energy performance with greater involvement of leadership and employees. The revised standard is also expected to improve efficiencies and reduce energy costs; thus, allowing organisations to reduce their environmental impact and become more competitive.

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ESOS compliance using ISO 50001

The Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) is the UK Government’s approach to implementing the requirements of Article 8 of the EU’s Energy Efficiency Directive (2012/27/EU). This directive requires all EU Member States to introduce regular energy audits for UK organisations which have more than 250 employees and/or a turnover of more than 50m euro.

ISO 50001 certification issued by UKAS accredited certification body such as Lloyd’s Register (LR), that covers the full scope of your organisation’s energy consumption, will automatically qualify your organisation to comply with the ESOS and you will only need to notify the Environment Agency and provide proof of compliance via the ISO 50001 certification route.

A new ESOS compliance period starts every four years. The next qualification date for compliance (Period 2) is 31 December 2018, with proof required by 5 December 2019. If your system is certified to ISO 50001, your organisation will automatically demonstratePeriod 2 ESOS compliance. Maintenance and continual improvement of your ISO 50001 certified system will also allow ongoing compliance with future ESOS Phases.

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If you’re still wondering “what is ISO 50001”, it’s the single most structured approach covering energy management best practice, helping organisations benchmark, measure, document and report on energy efficiencies.

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